Testimonials
“Skate for Joy” is a creative idea for bringing the sport of skating and enthusiasm for healthy exercise to disadvantaged youngsters. By providing children with skilled athletes as coaches, “Skate for Joy” enables them to discover the delight of learning a physical skill they can enjoy for a lifetime.”
Donald L. Carcieri, Governor of Rhode Island
“Congratulations to the Skate for Joy Program on their remarkable contributions to the lives of our inner-city youth. This skating program offers our youth the best of sport and the joy of accomplishment. The skills they master on and off the ice will carry with them their entire lives. Best wishes in your wonderful program!”
Honorable David N. Cicilline, Mayor of the City of Providence
“A few months ago when I won ice skating lessons for one child at a member appreciation party at the Children’s museum my intention was to see if the girls could split the session in half, or again just not tell them about it. After the first lesson, the girls talked about Skate for Joy all week and Hailey asked on Tuesday if it was Thursday yet so she could go ice skating again.
Thank you for extending your generosity to the girls. I know your intention for starting this organization was to provide an opportunity for children that would not otherwise have one. Well I can tell you that my two girls are two of the many you have touched.
Two years ago this month the girls were featured on “Tuesday’s Child”. Their young lives have changed quite a bit since then.”
Thank you, A grateful skating mom
“Seeing children filled with anticipation, excitement, and pride is an incredible honor sponsors can experience by supporting Skate for Joy. Bank Rhode Island is proud to be one of the first corporate sponsors for this truly outstanding organization. Skate for Joy is providing our inner city youth with the opportunity to enjoy the sport of skating and much, much more.”
Patricia O. Saracino, Vice President Community Relations BankRI
Click here for a wonderful letter we received from the Salvation Army in 2008.